Arlether Jenkins of Rockford departed this earthly life September 22, 2022. She was born December 6, 1936 in Vance, MS, the daughter of Ollie and Rosie Williams. Arlether lived in Rockford since 1958 coming from Tutwiler, MS. She married Willie Jenkins, he preceded her in death. Arlether was employed as an assembler by Amerock 31 years before retiring.  She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church serving on the Mothers Board. She attended schools in Mississippi.

Arlether leaves to cherish many loving memories, son, Gregory Leach; three daughters, Leona (McArthur) Tennin, Gloria (Lugene) Batton and Ruth Lawrence; 22 grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; daughter in law, Maryanne Leach; a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband; parents; son, J.T. Leach; two daughters, Rosetta Tennin Wyatt and Arletha "Dimple" Jones-Cooper.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Liberty Baptist Church 3500 Preston St. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.